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moody

/ˈmuːdi/ adjective B2
  1. Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental.
  2. Sulky or depressed.
  3. Dour, gloomy or brooding.

Comparative moodier · Superlative moodiest

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Finally, Charlie Sloane fought Moody Spurgeon MacPherson, because Moody Spurgeon had said that Anne Shirley put on airs about her recitations, and Moody Spurgeon was “licked”; consequently Moody Spurgeon’s sister, Ella May, would not “speak” to Anne Shirley all the rest of the winter.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 201 · C1
“I can’t think what it can be,” said Anne in despair, “unless it’s that Moody Spurgeon MacPherson saw you home from prayer meeting last night.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 231 · C1
Gilbert Blythe, Anne Shirley, Ruby Gillis, Jane Andrews, Josie Pye, Charlie Sloane, and Moody Spurgeon MacPherson joined it.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 250 · C1
Moody Spurgeon is going to be a minister.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 251 · C1

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